This is not how version have worked in the past. Most issues listed in the 0.43 have been inherited from previous versions. We have somme bugs thare are here since 0.30 and are listed currently in the 0.43 bug list and will probably not be solved before 0.43 release. The standard way here is to add ...

For main goals, (ie stuff that have to be done before being able to call it 1.0), you can use the list of engine feature still open on the bug tracker. Mainly : Feature #824: Fading for doors and teleport commands Feature #3537: Water ripple vfx Feature #452: Rain-induced water ripples Feature #1113...